Planning Officer

Job description
Agency NT Fire and Emergency Services Work unit Planning and Preparedness Command
Job title Planning Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $93,674 - $98,332 Location Darwin
Position number 5186 RTF 355538 Closing 15/09/2026
Contact officer Jeffrey Ryan on 08 8985 8983 or Jeffrey.ryan@pfes.nt.gov.au
About the agency https://pfes.nt.gov.au/emergency-service
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355538
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
The role contributes to the research, development and maintenance of policy doctrine including facilitating local level emergency
planning and providing accurate specialist advice to local controllers. This role is required to work in close collaboration with
government agencies, non-government organisations and community stakeholders.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Facilitate the development, review and maintenance of evidence-based NTG local emergency management plans and hazard

management plans for the NT Emergency Service.
2. Provide guidance on and undertake emergency management planning activities in accordance with evidence-based knowledge,

research and policy frameworks.
3. Develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders within the NT emergency

management sector and community stakeholders.
4. Provide emergency management and operational advice as a member of the Hazard Management Authority for cyclone, flood,

severe storm, tsunami and earthquake.
5. Work in an emergency operational environment as on call Territory Duty Officer or within an Incident Management Team.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience working in an emergency management or related environment, with an understanding of

contemporary risk and planning principles and frameworks.
2. Experience researching, developing and exercising emergency management plans or similar, with a sound ability to format

word and excel documents.
3. Proven ability to negotiate, influence, and communicate with a range of diverse stakeholders including people from a diverse

culture.
4. Highly developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.
5. Sound knowledge of the NT Emergency Management Arrangements.
6. Demonstrated understanding of the Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS) principles and processes.
7. The ability to work in remote areas and after hours as required and hold a current NT “C” class driver’s licence, or the ability

to obtain.

Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in emergency management or a related discipline, or relevant industry experience.
2. Detailed knowledge and understanding of the legislation and policy frameworks applicable to NT emergency management.
3. Level 1 qualifications in the AIIMS.

Further i'nformationThe successful applicant must have no significant criminal history, as confirmed through criminal history and intelligence data
checks. Applicants should ensure their experience and capabilities align with the operational requirements of the position, that
requires intra-Territory travel by road and, where necessary, small fixed-wing aircraft.